Essays And Phantasies (1881) - James Thomson - Bog

Essays and Phantasies is a collection of essays and fictional stories written by James Thomson, a Scottish poet and author. The book was first published in 1881 and features a variety of topics ranging from literature and art to philosophy and politics. The essays in this book are written in a conversational and engaging style, making them accessible to a wide range of readers. Thomson's writing is characterized by his deep knowledge of literature and his ability to draw connections between different works and authors. He also offers his own opinions on various literary and artistic movements, such as the Pre-Raphaelites and the Aesthetic movement.The fictional stories in Essays and Phantasies are equally varied in subject matter, ranging from ghost stories to tales of adventure and romance. Thomson's writing is often infused with a sense of melancholy and introspection, reflecting his own struggles with depression and addiction.Overall, Essays and Phantasies is a rich and thought-provoking collection of writing that offers insights into the mind of one of Scotland's most celebrated literary figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.